International Affairs

Asia’s 2025: A Tapestry of Devotion, Discord, and Disquiet Unmasked

By Economics Desk | December 9, 2025

From sacred rituals to political unrest, AP photos reveal Asia’s multifaceted struggles and resilience in 2025—showing the consequences of authoritarianism and regional instability that ripple beyond borders.

Asia in 2025 is more than a vast continent; it is a battleground of clashing forces where devotion intersects with rebellion and chaos. The Associated Press’s photographic record from the Himalayas to the Java Sea captures not just moments frozen in time but the undercurrents shaping regional stability—underlining threats to freedom and sovereignty that demand America’s vigilant attention. How Does Chaos at Asia’s Core Affect Global Stability? The images show serene religious festivals like Hindu devotees’ lamps flickering in West Bengal or Sikh paramilitary soldiers marching in Guwahati. Yet beneath these traditions lies a continent simmering with tension. The sprawling...

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